A10-8700P
VS
Celeron N6211

A10-8700P vs Celeron N6211

AMD

A10-8700P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015
VS
Intel

Celeron N6211

2 Cores2 Thrd1.5 WWMax: 3 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The A10-8700P is positioned at rank #978 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P

#966
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1952%
#967
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1923%
#968
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1766%
#969
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1758%
#970
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1742%
#972
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1682%
#973
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1613%
#974
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1610%
#975
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1567%
#978
A10-8700P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
100%
#982
Athlon II Neo K125
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
99%
#986
Pro A8-8600B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
98%
#991
Pentium 8500
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
96%
#992
A6-8500P
MSRP: $100|Avg: $16
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N6211 (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightA10-8700PCeleron N6211
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)
✨ Modern (Elkhart Lake (2022) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A10-8700P (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightA10-8700PCeleron N6211
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10-8700P and Celeron N6211

AMD

A10-8700P

The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.

Intel

Celeron N6211

The Celeron N6211 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 July 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Elkhart Lake (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1493. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $54.

Processing Power

The A10-8700P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N6211 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A10-8700P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P versus 3 GHz on the Celeron N6211 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the A10-8700P (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The A10-8700P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron N6211 uses Elkhart Lake (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the A10-8700P scores 2,254 against the Celeron N6211's 2,245 — a 0.4% lead for the A10-8700P.

FeatureA10-8700PCeleron N6211
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz+7%
3 GHz
Base Clock
1.8 GHz+50%
1.2 GHz
L2 Cache
2048 kB+33%
1.5 MB
Process
28 nm
10 nm-64%
Architecture
Carrizo (2015−2018)
Elkhart Lake (2022)
PassMark
2,254
2,245
Geekbench 6 Single
480
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,000
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Memory & Platform

The A10-8700P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N6211 uses BGA1493 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA10-8700PCeleron N6211
Socket
FP4
BGA1493
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
12
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-8700P) / not specified (Celeron N6211). The A10-8700P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Celeron N6211 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U.

FeatureA10-8700PCeleron N6211
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon R6
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget Laptop